Food Service Worker 3

Food Service Worker 3

Job no: 529935
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Food Service/Hospitality, Student Life/Services

Department: University Housing
Classification: Food Service Worker 3
Appointment Type and Duration: Academic Year (Classified), Ongoing
Salary: $15.59-$20.62 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
Immediately; open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to the online application, please submit a current resume.
Department Summary
Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and contributes to higher grades, staying and graduating from the University, and future success.

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to facilitating students' development as they build an inclusive community, establish a sense of home, and succeed academically. Our goal is to become the model of excellence for providing accessible, affordable, and student-centered living-learning experiences; the preferred choice for all UO students.

We value diversity and respect, integrity, equity and inclusion, learning and growth, responsibility and accountability, safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units include Business Services, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Marketing and Communications, and Residence Life. University Housing is an educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the university (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).
Position Summary
The Food Service Worker 3 is part of an energetic team designed to support the work unit by performing a wide range of food service activities such as customer service, prep, serving, and cooking as well as directing other staff in these activities. While providing this support, the position will interact with the student resident customers in a helpful and courteous manner. This lead position sets the example for lower-level positions by exhibiting appropriate professional behavior while creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.

This position has responsibility for decisions related to the efficient operation of food service lines, prioritizing activities performed by lower-level food service workers, and ensuring that facilities meet UO cleanliness and safety guidelines. The person in this position will interact with a variety of people such as students, staff, and repair and delivery workers and will lead and coordinate the work of student employees.

This position is a full-time, 9-month, academic year position and schedules may include a mixture of nights, weekends, and/or holiday shifts. Work conditions and physical requirements are typical of those found in the food service industry. These include slippery floors, extreme temperatures, heavy lifting and standing for long periods.

Special Requirements

• Must have, or have the ability to obtain a Lane County Food Handler's card within 2 weeks of employment.
  
• Must take and be able to understand Hazard Communication Training supplied by employer.
  
  Essential Personnel
  Weather/nature conditions change rapidly in the Pacific Northwest. As a result of this, there are certain personnel who are considered required at all times to maintain the continuity of critical operations and business during and after a disaster or natural event. This position is one of those required positions necessitating that the employee make every reasonable effort to arrive at campus at their regularly scheduled times unless otherwise notified by their supervisor. Essential personnel must provide reliable and current contact information at all times.
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Three years of experience in a commercial food service facility;
  OR
  
• an Associate Degree in Food Service Management.
  Professional Competencies
  
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
• Ability to prioritize duties, maintain professional demeanor, and provide excellent customer service during rush periods.
  
• Ability to read menus and worksheets and calculate and read recipes written in English.
  
• English skills in reading and writing necessary to complete usage reports and HACCP forms and to understand policies, procedures, and safety information.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Experience with supervision or lead work, including experience training others in food service skills.
  
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate common institutional food service equipment and to grill, broil, saute, braise, bake, steam, cut, mix, and mash.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529935/food-service-worker-3
  
  
  
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